HADM 6611 - Impactful Unscripted Communication

Spring. 1.5 credits. Letter grades only (no audit).

Enrollment limited to: EMMH students. Elective.

M. Wolfe.

This course provides students with a foundation on how improving everyday communication can make speaking skills more impactful. Students will explore how to set up their message while considering its purpose, its context, and its audience. Keep in mind that this is not about speechwriting but about crafting an unscripted message. Students will then practice these skills in front of real people to test their ability to deliver their message in applicable environments. Students will explore what it’s like to adapt that message to different surroundings and challenges. They will also develop emotional intelligence skills as you navigate how to better gauge your audience’s reaction. Professor Wolfe will demonstrate how applying these concepts will make your messages resonate, from a routine low-stakes situation to a formal pitch that affects their career goals.

In this course, students will examine and critique the differences between virtual and in-person communication. They will prepare, plan, and practice for virtual communication, familiarizing themselves with their virtual platform and practicing techniques to build trust with an audience. Students will also set up their room, including background and lighting, and practice proper body language and voice intonation.

Outcome 1: Students will learn how everyday communication can make your speaking skills more impactful.

Outcome 2: Students will develop emotional intelligence skills as they navigate how to better gauge an audience’s reaction.